Breast Imaging
Dedicated breast imaging is an innovative technology that assists doctors to diagnose breast conditions with clear and highly reliable 3D images of breasts. These images are later reconstructed into several imaging planes, much like breast MRI. DBCT is performed without breast comprehension and is not limited by breast density or implants.
Dedicated breast imaging including mammography and ultrasound uses a safe-to-use radioactive tracer and a special camera to detect the underlying breast cancer. Rather than simply taking a picture of a breast, molecular breast imaging is a type of functional imaging which is more precise. This means that the pictures it creates show differences in the activity of the tissue.
Why is it used?
Dedicated breast imaging, used together with mammography and ultrasound, helps to have a detailed and comprehensive look at the breast tissue. It is the best technique to detect the underlying evidence of breast cancer.
Breast imaging is a procedure to investigate the concrete cause behind symptoms experienced by the patient like pain, lumps, or redness. Dedicated breast imaging helps to detect any abnormalities in the breast.
Breast Pain
lumps
Breast Redness
Breast Abnormalities
What is the procedure?
The procedure is conducted with utmost precision as breast imaging with mammography and ultrasound aids in monitoring and finding the early signs and symptoms of breast cancer. During the procedure, the patient lies down on the given platform. Breasts are compressed between two firm surfaces. The purpose is to spread the tissues. The x-ray machine then begins to capture images that are displayed on the monitor. The machinery takes images at a lower dose. It helps in gaining better quality pictures as it lowers the visibility of other parts like lungs or bones.
What are the benefits?
- The prime benefit of dedicated breast imaging is that it detects the possibility of breast cancer in the patient. The 3D image created via equipment gives a clear understanding of the breast’s current condition.
- Mammography detects small breast tumors
- Dedicated breast imaging helps doctors plan treatment depending on the severity of the situation
- Uses low-dose x-rays which means lower radiation
- It is a better way of gaining knowledge about any breast cancer tissue that may be developing.
What are the risks?
As dedicated breast imaging is a non-invasive and painless procedure, there are no serious risks that the patient will need to worry about.
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